Probably in the late '80's, I refinished my Tiger's stock steering
wheel. I sanded off all of the cracked original coating, and a bit of
the surface too, I guess, and it looked a lot lighter. I stained it
with a Minwax "Early American", sort of a light oak color, to make it
look a little warmer, and then laid on a bunch of coats of Minwax Spar
Polyurethane varnish. This stuff isn't supposed to be great in
outdoor conditions (such as UV), but it doesn't get that much
exposure, and today it still looks great.
What you don't want to use is that thick clear plastic craft stuff,
the stuff they pour over cypress log cross sections to make those
coffee tables, clocks, etc. It may look great, but it is dissolved
by some sun block and bug repellent chemicals.
Stu
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Subject: Steering Wheel
Author: Non-HP-owner-tigers (owner-tigers@triumph.cs.utah.edu) at
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Date: 11/6/96 6:19 AM
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While pouring through the parts last night I came across a pleasant
surprise; an original wood steering wheel. This one is in pretty good
shape. The original finish is still on it, although it is cracked all
over, just like my Tiger's dash. The wheel in my Tiger has been
restored at some point in it's life with a much thinner finish, and the
color is much lighter than the one from the Alpine. Anyone have any
insights as to types of wood used, color variances, etc? Also, I'd be
interested in refinishing techniques and materials. Thanks.
Joe Parlanti
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